Tag: PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

Top gospel singers respond to Pastor Oyakhilome’s remarks regarding charging fees to minister

Nigerian gospel singers, Mike Abdul and Esther Igbekele, have responded to the outburst of the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome over his claims that many gospel musicians charged money to sing and had turned God’s house into a house of party.

TheNewsGuru recalls that Oyakhilome during a three day Loveworld special season 11, explained that he stopped working with many of the prominent gospel singers because they were no longer celebrating God.

However, speaking on the matter, Mike Abdul during a recent interview with the Punch, maintained that the ongoing conversation would help gospel singers to do what is right.

He said, “I think it is just human behaviour. There will always be extremes where people will be more lured by the money than the work. I think the church has been gracious enough to stretch a hand of honour and fellowship to the music of the gospel.

“So, I think when such extremes come, it depends on us to address them. It’s a good call actually, I won’t lie to you, so that we watch it and do what is right. People are engaging in the conversations and it is a way of reminding us to watch it and do what is right. We need to be able to draw structures that will attend to the issue of money and the sustainability of what we do.”

Popular female Yoruba gospel singer, Esther Igbekele, noted that gospel singers should not remain impoverished because they chose the genre, adding that they have financial responsibilities and families to care for.

She said, “Well, they both align together because choosing gospel music is somehow giving out to the Lord a mandate because there are other businesses. So it doesn’t mean you should be wretched. If you are worshipping the Lord, the Lord himself will bless you. As I’m talking to you, I’m on my way to a programme from Lagos to Akure (Ondo State). You know what it entails to move from point A to B and I am working with grown-up people. They have families, they have bills to pay, and they have things to sort out. If you are not paying them, they will not follow you. So you won’t say because you are giving your life to God, you want to be worshipping God and you remain in penury.

“I am not in party to that kind of arguments. But you know, there are two sides to a coin, so people think differently. But for me, if God is really giving you the courage to do his work, people should bless your life.

“I wouldn’t say some churches have turned worship into a party. The truth is, many people in the world today are struggling with depression. They feel down and need something to lift their spirits. That’s why some people go to church—not necessarily for deep worship, but just to feel happy and forget their problems for a while.”

February 9, 2025
They charged for singing, turned the church into party place – Chris Oyakhilome reveals why Sinach, Frank Edwards, others left Christ Embassy

The founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome has broken his silence on reason several gospel musicians, such as Sinach, Joe Praize, Frank Edwards, Eben, and others, left his church.

TheNewsGuru recalls the prominent gospel singers left Christ Embassy church a few years ago, after it was alleged that they left the church because they weren’t allowed to minister elsewhere asides, the church.

The tension reportedly began when Sinach participated in “The Experience,” an annual interdenominational program organized by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of House on the Rock. Her involvement led to speculation that she had joined Adefarasin’s church.

As her ministry expanded globally, Sinach’s attendance at Christ Embassy decreased, which reportedly displeased Pastor Oyakhilome. He allegedly instructed her to return to her local assembly and be more active in the church’s singing ministry.

In a new video that has surfaced online, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome explained that he stopped working with them because they were no longer celebrating God.

According to Oyakhilome, he tried to get them to change their ways, but they refused and stopped following him.

“Why did it happen? The church was turned into a party place, not a prayer place where God’s word was truly celebrated…they were not soul winners; they led praise in church, and when it was time for prayers, they were gone.

“The church lost its way of worship, everything changed, the music in the church became worldly, they danced for themselves, celebrated themselves not God, they charged for their singing, they became professionals making money from the church….and many pastors didn’t know that this was the world coming into the church.

“I did at the beginning and celebrated them but when I changed, they refused to change with me, so I had to let them go; God was getting my attention and saying this is not the way. I told them the lord wanted us to do the right thing…they had become too popular and because they were making even little money….do they know what big money is? The little money they were making was too attractive to them, so they didn’t want to follow me, so they made a detour….I hope they all repent…..they are not worship leaders,” Chris Oyakhilome said.

February 7, 2025
Daddy Freeze blasts Nigerian pastors for predicting wrongly 2023 presidential election winner

Nigerian On-Air Personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly called Daddy Freeze, has said this election is living proof that a majority of Nigerian pastors do not hear from God.

He stated this on his Facebook page on Wednesday.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) recalls that prior to the February 25, 2023 presidential election, the General Overseer of Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, had revealed what an “Angel of God” told him about the three presidential candidates.

At the Loveworld Praise-action, Oyakhilome distinguished between the three significant candidates in the forthcoming election and stated the name of Nigeria’s next president is in the Bible.

The leading candidates forlast Saturday’s presidential election are Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Describing the first candidate, The 59-year-old cleric said the first candidate was under the influence of a devil.

In his words: “He is not himself. He is under the influence of a devil. This devil was mocking and laughing, scoffing at Nigerians. The devil is using him. It’s a wicked spirit of darkness, a mocker. The devil’s named him a jackal. A jackal is a trickster, a swindler who usually operates on behalf of another for deception. This demon is mocking Nigeria. But he’s been cut off.”

On the second candidate, the clergy claimed that the spiritual prophecy revealed him to be a thief and would run the country down.

: “In the spirit of the second candidate, if you let him get into office, you will have no country. You would have sold your country,” he said.

On the final candidate, he revealed although his name is in the bible, he is scared of winning but does not want to lose.

He added: ”Then, in the spirit, the third candidate was afraid of winning. He didn’t want to lose, but he was scared of winning. Then I prayed, Lord gives him wings to fly! His name is in the Bible.”

Following the clergy’s predictions, Nigerians took to social media to deduce the candidates he referred to as “being under the influence of a devil”, “the thief and would run the country down”, and the “one whose name is in the Bible”.

Out of the three candidates above, only Peter Obi has the same name as a bible character who was one of Jesus’ disciples.

March 1, 2023
PROPHESY: Who Pastor Chris Oyakhilome revealed as God’s preferred presidential candidate

As the date for the 2023 Nigerian presidential election (February 25) draws near, the general overseer of the Christ Embassy Church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has disclosed who God revealed to him as the winner.

He opined that the winner of the forthcoming presidential election would govern the country better.

The cleric, using metaphor and biblical allusion, pointed out that Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is God’s preference for Nigeria and he would win the February 25 presidential election.

Speaking on the three top presidential candidates, which can be suggested to be Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP), Oyakhilome said the name of God’s chosen candidate is mentioned in the Bible.

According to him, the first candidate is under the influence of the devil while the last candidate would be an end to Nigeria’s existence if emerged as President.

In his words: “He is under the influence of a devil. The devil was mocking and laughing, scoffing at Nigerians. The devil is using him. It is a wicket spirit of darkness, a mocker. The devil’s name is jackal. A jackal is a trickster, a swindler, who usually operate on behalf of another for the purpose of deception. This demon is mocking Nigeria. But he has been cut off.

Speaking on the second candidate, Oyakhilome said Nigeria would no longer exist if the second candidate emerge.

“In the spirit, the second candidate, if you let him get into office, you will have no country. You would have sold your country.” The cleric then revealed that the third candidate was afraid of winning, but when he prayed, the Lord gave him wings to fly.

“The third candidate was winning. He didn’t want to lose, but he was afraid of winning. Then I prayed, and the Lord gave him wing to fly,” he added.

February 19, 2023
Igbinedion names teaching hospital after Oyakhilome

The Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion, has renamed the Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital after Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of LoveWorld Ministries.

According to him, the hospital will henceforth be called Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital.

Igbinedion announced the naming during the convocation ceremony of the institution’s 2021/2022 academic session held in Okada, near Benin.

He also conferred an honorary Doctor of Science degree on Oyakhilome for his contributions to humanity and development.

In addition to the degree, the chancellor donated a parcel of land to LoveWorld Ministries.

In his response, Oyakhilome thanked the chancellor and the university management for the honour and kind gesture.

Earlier, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye, said that the institution was celebrating 23 years of academic excellence and two decades’ track record of timely graduation and unbroken convocation.

Ezemonye noted that the university had so far turned out more than 16, 000 graduates and postgraduate students since inception.

November 13, 2022
Pastor Oyakhilome suspends nephew, Daysman, for gross misconduct, puts him under “spiritual rehabilitation”

Founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated, also known as Christ Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has announced the suspension of his nephew, Daysman Oyakhilome Woghiren, from all official roles of the church, for “acts of gross misconduct.”

Oyakhilome announced his decision on August 7 during the church’s communion service.

Daysman was until his suspension the president of LoveWorld Next and LoveWorld Innovations.

“The president of LoveWorld Next and LoveWorld Innovations Daysman Oyakhilome Woghiren is hereby removed from being president and also suspended from all official roles for acts of gross misconduct,” said Oyakhilome.

The clergyman added that he was putting him under “spiritual rehabilitation” with immediate effect.

Daysman Oyakhilome Woghiren

Some reports say Daysman was suspended because he endorsed the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu.

Others say he was allegedly involved in fraud.

According to LiveTimes, Daysman had earlier this year clashed with Ethiopian authorities after he was accused of violating the nation’s COVID-19 rules at his entrepreneurs’ conference where he gathered 27,000 people and reportedly left the country with about $1.8 million, an amount he allegedly claimed were contributions and donations from the youth church program.

Daysman is reported to be responsible for the production of over 100 Christian music videos and animations, including ‘I Know Who I Am’ by Sinach, ‘Kinging’ by Rozey, ‘Igbunu’ by Michael Jaffe, ‘Untouchable’ by TB1, among others.

TheNewsGuru.com reports that Daysman uses his talents to inspire young people to be touched by the Word of God.

As a businessman and the CEO of Carel Films Enterprise, he is able to spread the Good News using modern communication mediums.

Earlier this year, he was allegedly accused by Ethiopian authorities at the airport of violating the nation’s COVID 19 rules at his earlier held entrepreneurs conference in the nation Ethiopia, where he gathered 27,000 people and as well as leaving the country with about $1.8 million, an amount he claimed were contributions and donations from the youth church program.

August 9, 2022
[Video] Pastor Chris Oyakhilome condemns wearing of facemask, says is not science and dangerous to health

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the Senior Pastor of Christ Embassy, in an online sermon on Tuesday, spoke against the wearing of facemask. He said that the use of facemasks in a time like this is an embarrassment to science. He also went on to say that “If we go by science, you should not wear masks in public

May 7, 2020
COVID-19: Pastors Chris, Benny Hinn lead 2 billion people in world largest prayer event today

In a clear response to recent happenings across the globe, over 2 billion people have indicated interest in participating in a two-hour Global Day of Prayer event being organized by President, Loveworld Incorporated Rev. (Dr.) Chris Oyakhilome and Pastor Benny Hinn, today Friday March 27, 2020, from 7pm to 9pm GMT+1.

The two Men of God had declared this special prayer program that will be broadcast LIVE on all LoveWorld TV networks, Ceflix, @PastorChrisLive super User handle on Kingschat, terrestrial TV stations, various Radio stations across the globe and also on various Internet and Social Media platforms.

This is a timely instruction of the Holy Ghost poised to change the narrative and free the world from the devastating effects caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. These God’s generals will also be bringing a special message to the world during this program.

To this end, Christians around the world, irrespective of denominations, are now preparing to take a stand in unity against the forces of darkness causing panic and perplexity in the world today, as they observe this Global Day of Prayer. This is a special call to prayer according to the inspiration of God’s Spirit.

It is a faith response to restore hope amidst the growing fear and confusion expressed by different governments of the world in the wake of the Coronavirus epidemic. Through effective prayers, there is an assurance that the nations will be liberated from the siege of this pandemic.

In the featured video, Pastor Chris and Pastor Benny unveil deep truths about the events being witnessed across the world today in relation to Bible prophecies. They emphasize the need for the body Christ to unite in prayers and put a stop to the devil’s schemes as the Church is the only hope for the world.

Over Two billion people are expected to participate in the #GlobalDayofPrayer with Pastor Chris and Pastor Benny Hinn as the publicity for the programme has reached top gear. According to Pastor Chris, “Over 2 billion people have already indicated they will join what tonight may be the largest prayer meeting ever.”

Some of the local Television Stations that will broadcast this global event live today from 7pm include Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), AIT, TVC, STV, SUPERSCREEN, MiTV, LTV, GALAXY TV, NTA2 Lagos, NTA10 Lagos, WAZOBIA TV, ITV, RSTV among others.

It will be recalled that LoveWorld President Pastor Chris Oyakhilome on March 1, 2020, during his Monthly Global Service and Communion prayed for the entire world going through anxiety as a result of a global pestilence that has been raging since late last year.

He prayed: “Father, in the name of Jesus Christ…thank you for your word that has been given to us. Lord you told us that in the last days, there will be perplexity of nations. Men’s heart failing them from fear because of the things they will see…because of the terrible experiences in the nations of the world,”

“Right now Lord, many are afraid because of this deadly virus orchestrated by the devil, but you gave us power over every unclean spirits…to cast them out and cure diseases. In the name of our Lord Jesus, we come against the Corona virus from the very cause of it…from the very root of it. And we come against the devils, the demons that spearheaded this project.

“You devils of sickness and disease…you evil spirit behind the Corona virus, it is said that your work started in China, but wherever you started from and whatever nations you have gone, we break your influence now in the name of Jesus and we command you to stop your operations and your maneuvers over the governments of the world.

“In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, every demon of darkness that is involved in this wicked onslaught against the nations of the world. You devils of darkness that are responsible for destroying lives and economies of nations through fear of the Corona virus, we bind you; we break your influence in the name of Jesus.

“We command you now to stop in your tracks in the name of Jesus Christ. Your works are now frustrated. We dispatch angels of God to go forth and cause the vaccines to be made available; to come into operation; solution to come to men in their various nations; the cure to be available and cheap by the wisdom of God, be released into the nations now. In the name of Jesus, there is an answer and there is cure right now in the name of Jesus Christ. And there will be no more fear of it by the power of the Holy Ghost in the name of Jesus Christ.”

March 27, 2020
Meet Nigeria’s ‘designer pastors’ changing ways we look at Christianity

By Kehinde Ajose

Gone are those days when men of God must be dressed in cassocks or soutane before they can be considered as worthy to lead clerical activities in churches.

Now, it is a commonplace in Nigeria to see some of our pastors all styled-up on God’s pulpit like celebrities prepped up for a cover page of an entertainment magazine – wearing expensive leather footwear from Louis Vuitton; Fendi hoodie or sometimes it could be highly prized Gucci sneakers; expensive wristwatch brands like Pateck Philippe, Rolex, Tissot, among other accessories .

Here is the rundown of the proliferation of opulence in Nigerians churches: With the advent of Pentecostal churches came the need for clergymen to dress to reflect God’s glory.This flamboyance was perhaps activated by the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa who during his lifetime introduced the use of ‘Agbada’ on pulpits (big traditional garb or clothing commonly used in traditional parlance for ceremonies etc or by Royalty). The unconventional Benson Idahosa was highly condemned for that by conservative Christians.

In no particular order we take a look at Nigerian pastors who are known to wear designer outfits.

1. Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo

The senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), located in Abuja is known for his inimitable sense of style. The handsome pastor has been in the news severally – there was a time he caused a stir on social media when a picture of him dressed in a $1280 (N465, 920) hoodie went viral.

Fatoyinbo is one of the few pastors in Nigeria who have switched up fashion style in the Christendom circle in Nigeria – one can clearly see the radiation of his fashion sense on every details in his church.

No doubt! When thinking of a beautifully packaged congregant or a richly adorned worship center to praise God in Nigeria, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) will be one of the few churches that will make your list.

2. Bishop Tom Samson

The General Overseer of Christ Royal Family International Church, Lagos, Bishop Tom Samson, is not only known for having the gift of garb, the Bishop also has a huge taste when it comes to fashion.

Tom Samson loves to dress in glamorous suits that reminds you of a pop star, adorns himself in shiny neck chains and rides exotic cars like 2014 Rolls Royce Phantom.

The customised ‘toy’ was said to have been given the cleric by his members for the “impact”he had made in their lives and his contribution to the body of Christ.

3. Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

He is the President of the Believers Love World Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy. The fashionable preacher who owns several businesses cannot be pushed aside when it comes to appearing in classy and expensive designer suits.

With his ever shinning Jheri curls, Oyakhilome’s looks reminds one of that same charming hairstyle which was rocked by pop star legend, Micheal Jackson.

On Sundays, once you get to Ojota area of Lagos which is not so far from the headquarters of Chris’ church, you would greeted by lots of shimmering-hairstyles mostly by those on their way to the gigantic church located in Oregun, Ikeja – this alone confirms the spread of the Jheri curls culture among his congregants.

4. Revd Chris Okotie

Flamboyant minister and founder of Household of God Ministries, Rev. Christopher Okotie is an epitome of style and panache. The pastor who owns several exotic cars including a Rolls Royce Range Rover, is one smooth talker, whose fashion sense is just as impeccable as his communication skills.

5. AYO ORITSEJAFOR:

Lover of anything ‘Gold’ accessories, Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor, known as Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, is the founding and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria. He became the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) on February 7, 2005, a position he held for five years.

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor who is very close to former President Goodluck Jonathan owns a jet with gold-plated interior.

April 29, 2018
Nigerians express divergent views over pastor who wishes to worship Chris Oyakhilome [Video]

Nigerians have been expressing their opinion over a video trending on the Nigerian cyberspace.

In the viral video, a certain pastor in the Pastor Chris Oyakhilome led Christ Embassy, mounted the stage saying he wishes to worship Pastor Chris, because he is worship-able.

One of the notable reactions came from controversial Nigerian OAP, Daddy Freeze who said: “ Pastor Chris is worshipable? It Is well with Christianity in Nigeria”.

A Nigerian comedian Ominiaho said: “No man is worshipable except God, this is nonsense”.

Ghanaian actress, Juliet Ibrahim noted that the said Pastor sounds like Pastor Chris. “ He even sounds and speaks like him” She observed.

Nigerian rapper and singer, Eldee tha Don who has condemned Nigerian pastors in some of his social media posts simply wrote: “ Nothing surprises me anymore”.

“ And the Mumus were hailing him. I am saying ‘RIP’ to Christianity in Nigeria. If you don’t agree with me, please pretend as if you didn’t see this cmment cos I go yab yur stupid reply” SteveOBJ an Instagram user wrote.

Nigerian rappers are unknown in South Africa- Cassper Nyovest

Watch the video below

https://www.instagram.com/p/BeKlxvqHK6i/?taken-by=thenewsgurung

January 20, 2018